Deciding on whether to buy a product like SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio or perhaps SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio vs SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio

SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio specs

SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio
 SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio specs

SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio
Type: Portable radio

Type: Portable clock radio

Colour: Blue

Colour: Cream and white

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

Channels: 2.0

Channels: 2.0

Output power: 6 W RMS

Output power: – Mains RMS: 6 W (3 W + 3 W)
– Battery RMS: 1.6 W (0.8 W + 0.8 W)

Speaker unit: Full frequency unit x 2

Speaker unit: Full range x 2

Speaker sound level: 65 dB(A)

Speaker sound level: 65 dB(A)

Frequency: 100 – 16,000 Hz

Frequency: 100 – 16,000 Hz

RADIO / CLOCK

RADIO / CLOCK

Radio: – DAB: 174.928 – 239.200 MHz
– FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

Radio: – DAB: 174.928 –239.200 MHz
– FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

Presets: – DAB: 10
– FM: 10

Presets: – 10 DAB presets
– 10 FM presets

Auto tuning: Yes

Auto tuning: Yes

Display: White LCD screen

Display: LCD display with white backlight

Clock: Yes

Clock: Yes

Alarm: – Buzz alarm
– Radio alarm

Alarm: – Buzzer alarm
– Radio alarm
– Dual alarm
– Daily / weekday / weekend / once

Snooze function: Yes

Snooze function: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

WiFi: No

POWER

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

POWER
Power options: – Mains
– AA battery x 4

Battery life: Up to 5 hours

Power options: – Mains
– AA battery x 4

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

Battery life: Up to 5 hours

GENERAL

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

GENERAL
Box contents: – Sandstrom SF-DABA18 Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
– Adapter
– Line-in cable

Dimensions: 80 x 120 x 230 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
– Line-in cable
– User manual

Weight: 1.07 kg

Dimensions: 155 x 265 x 111 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 1.53 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £49.99

Price: £39.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.4 / 10

Review Score: 8.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio or SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 101 products in the same category as SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio, which is the Radios category. Of these 101 products the average price was £95.37, the most expensive was £269.99 and the cheapest was just £2.97. We then looked at the price of the 101 in the same as the SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio, which of course the average was £95.37, top price was £269.99 and cheapest £2.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Sandstrom and Sandstrom, the average was £37.15 for Sandstrom, £37.15 for Sandstrom. The max for each was £129.99/£129.99 and minimum was £3.97/£3.97

Price analysis of SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio

Price analysis of SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio

  • SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Up to 5 hours battery life
  • Aux-in
  • Top features:- Play your favourite music wirelessly with Bluetooth technology- DAB and FM bandwidths for more choice of stations- Listen anywhere with mains and battery powerPlay your favourite musicListen a range of digital radio stations and enjoy the option of listening to your own music with the Sandstrom SF-DABA18 Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio.There are some days you really want to hear a specific playlist or album. The SF-DABA18 Radio offers wireless music streaming with Bluetooth technology, so if you’ve got a Bluetooth-enabled smartphone, tablet or MP3 player, you can listen to your own music instantly, with no cables tethering your mobile to the radio.DAB and FM bandwidthsThe Sandstrom SF-DABA18 Portable Radio gives you the full choice of DAB and FM radio with a simple to use interface. Save your favourite stations for easy access with 10 DAB and 10 FM presets.Its DAB+ tuner gives you a clearer, more stable radio signal with no static or dropping out. It’s also got an automatic tuner, so you won’t have to waste time searching through empty channels – simply scroll through the stations by name until you find the one you want.Listen anywhere If you fancy going out in the garden to do your stretches this morning, the SF-DABA18 Radio can be powered by batteries, so you can take it anywhere even if there’s no power outlet.
  • Product codes: 5017416767002
  • SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Up to 5 hours battery life
  • Aux-in
  • Top features: – DAB+ offers crisp and clear radio playback- Bluetooth 5.0 lets you play music from your phone, without draining power- Dual alarm helps you and your partner wake up when you both need to – Portable playback with four AA batteries, ideal for days in the park DAB+ Wake up to the sound of your favourite radio DJ with the Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio. Featuring a DAB+ tuner, you’ll hear new music and talk shows in much better quality. And with an FM tuner too, there’s plenty of stations to listen to. 20 presets for both DAB+ and FM stations mean you can switch to the show you want to hear with easy navigation. Bluetooth 5.0Whether you want to hear your favourite album, DJ mix or podcast, your auxilliary cable isn’t necessary. Bluetooth 5.0 means you can hook your phone up wirelessly and hear the artists you love in crystal clear quality, without draining your device’s battery. Free from the hassle of cables, you’re not tethered to the Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 when you’re selecting a song. So, it’s the perfect function when you’re getting ready for the day.Dual alarm Whether you look forward to a lie-in on weekends, or you leave the house at a different time to your partner, the Sandstrom SL-DBTC18’s dual alarm makes life easier. Set two separate alarms so that you both wake up when you need to. And with snooze control, you’re easily able to steal those precious extra minutes of sleep. Portable playback The Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 Radio isn’t just great for waking you up in the morning. With space for four AA batteries, the radio is great for listening in the garden, picnics in the park and summer outings. With up to five hours battery life, you’ve got plenty of time to hear your own tunes and discover new songs on the radio. With a carry handle, the SL-DBTC18 Radio is easy to take with you wherever you go.
  • Product codes: 5017416767033

What’s better SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio or SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio and SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £49.99 cost of SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £39.99 pricep point of SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio and SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Radios as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SANDSTROM SF-DABA18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio



Rating:
8.67 out of
10